What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan?
Research Assistant
General Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the research department in clinical trial conduct and related activities.
CHCWM Team Philosophy:
Must demonstrate ability to work with TEAMS. Must demonstrate positive attitude and have a can-do spirit. Major focus must be on doing what’s best for our patients, physicians and staff. Must demonstrate honesty and integrity in every area of leading.
Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or Associates degree in life sciences (preferred) or equivalent.
Other: Working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology. Working knowledge of computers and their applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret filing systems. Familiar with medical terminology is preferred. Highly organized and able to multitask. Ability to interact effectively and pleasantly with a diverse population. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, interruptions and high work volume. Able to transport items weighing less than 20 pounds 20% of the time.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience:
Research knowledge.
Current driver’s license (must not be suspended).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Assists clinical research coordinators by pre-screening patients and communicating potential eligibility with physicians and other staff for clinical trials.
- Assists clinical research coordinators with processing, shipping and cataloging biologic samples for central laboratories.
- Assists clinical research coordinators with maintaining proper clinical trial supplies and re-ordering as needed.
- Reviews and utilizes protocols as guides for study activities.
- Transports study investigational product and/or clinical trial supplies to CHCWM satellite sites (Muskegon, Holland, Lacks) as needed for patient treatments (travel will be reimbursed). Travel could be up to 30% of time.
- Assists in the proper maintenance of current/pending regulatory documents in conjunction with regulatory coordinator. Assist in filing/organizing of clinical research essential documentation.
- Attends meetings and briefings regarding clinical studies as required.
- Assists in generating and maintaining department metric reports for the department manager and/or director of research.
- Functions as a team member by expanding his/her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the research department. This may include assisting clinical research coordinators at the CHCWM satellite sites as needed.
- Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHCWM staff morale.
- This employee has access to medical records. The parts of the medical record s/he needs to references to perform his/her job are as follows: Lab Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Electronic Billing System (EBS).
Work Environment:
Able to see clearly in an environment which is equipped with typical lighting. Able to perform manual tasks that require the use of fine muscle motor skills. Able to walk approximately one mile per workday. Able to lift 20 pounds. Able to stand and / or sit for prolonged periods. Able to freely bend/stretch. Able to access, input and retrieve information from computer. Very fast-paced and ever changing office environment. Demanding regarding deadlines and time frames. Very detailed and challenging work. Constant demand for continual, self-driven learning.
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